Elkaiva

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Director of Sourcing of Northbridge Apparel Group

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

ElkAiva helped us launch multiple new lines — including golf apparel, women’s activewear, and dresses — with full support from concept to production. Their ability to manage diverse product categories with consistency and precision allowed us to scale quickly and confidently Northbridge Apparel Group portfolio.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Elkaiva to accomplish?

• Launch new product lines in golf apparel, women’s activewear, and dresses with full production suppor
• Establish a reliable and scalable private label supply chain for ongoing seasonal collections.
• Ensure on-time delivery and high-quality execution across diverse fabric and style requirements

SOLUTION

How did you find Elkaiva?

Online Search

Why did you select Elkaiva over others?

• Company values aligned
• Other

How many teammates from Elkaiva were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

ElkAiva provided end-to-end private label production services for multiple product lines under Northbridge Apparel Group. The scope included concept development, fabric research, design refinement, sample production, and full-scale manufacturing. They supported the launch of golf apparel, women’s activewear, and dresses — each with distinct technical and aesthetic requirements.

Key deliverables included:

Custom tech packs for each product category
Material sourcing based on brand standards and seasonal needs
Sample development with feedback iterations
Bulk production management with detailed timelines
Custom labeling, packaging, and shipment coordination
Ongoing communication and quality control throughout all phases
Their work ensured a seamless transition from concept to retail-ready products, with a high level of professionalism and flexibility across all stages.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

ElkAiva helped us launch 3 new product lines with 100% on-time delivery and zero quality issues. We scaled production by 65% in two quarters and cut our time-to-market by 30%, making the launch faster and smoother than previous cycles.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

ElkAiva was great to work with. They stayed on top of timelines and always kept us in the loop. Every part of the process — from samples to bulk orders — was delivered when expected. If we needed to make changes or had questions, they responded quickly and made adjustments without any issues.

What was your primary form of communication with Elkaiva?

Virtual Meeting

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

What stood out most was how hands-on and detail-focused ElkAiva was, even while handling multiple product lines. They really took the time to understand what we wanted, and it felt like they were part of our team — not just a supplier. That level of care is hard to find.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Elkaiva could have done differently?

Honestly, there’s nothing we’d change. ElkAiva managed everything professionally, kept timelines on track, and was easy to work with throughout.